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Social Work in Michigan

Social Work Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 2,135 students earned their Social Work degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Michigan

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,074
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Michigan

32,150 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $56,830, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

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331 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 58% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

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Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,351.

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115 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

A typical student attending GVSU will pay a net price of $15,545. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,921. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,472. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,561.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. This public school has an average net price of $19,884. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,812.

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Andrews University

Berrien Springs
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,876. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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Social Work Careers in MI

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Counselors 14% $36,640
Social Work Professors 9% $64,100

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